social immunity

noun

Any antiparasite defence mounted for the benefit of individuals other than the actor.

Meanings

nounsocial immunity (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyAny antiparasite defence mounted for the benefit of individuals other than the actor.
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APA

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Chicago

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